Kids still get sealants at least mine did. I don't know about the other procedure.

There is also nova-fill which puts a covering over a chipped tooth.

I think part of it might have to do with whether you have fluorinated water or not. If you live on a well, obviously there will be no fluoride in the water. Our hygienist does apply fluoride to our teeth.

Both boys had the sealant a few years ago. Only on primary molars. Our dentist said its only put on molars. I think it only lasts up to two yesrs

Eta the boys only drink bottled water and except for cooking water are not exposed to fluoride. No dental fluoride treatments.

socks, the material called sealant is applied to the biting surface of molars. The adult molar erupts behind the last "baby" molar. The adult molar sometimes has deep fissures in the biting surface. The tooth is more likely to catch food particles in that spot. The enamel is etched and a sealant is put into the fissure and hardened with a light. It does wear off after a time, but the fissure usually has enough to protect the biting surface. Fluoride treatments are usually done up to age 16 and account for far fewer cavities . Of course good home care and good food choices are also needed.

I do not have full information on the implants that are complete in a very short time. The traditional implant usually takes 6 to 9 months to intergrate with the bone. Making it stable to have a crown, to bring it into chewing function.

I really have never seen a person with a replacement done in a very short time. In the office that I worked, all implants were done by an oral surgeon. Then the patient came to the office to have the crown fabricated. The much shorter procedure is usually done totally by a general dentist. The oral surgeons usually do not do things outside of their speciality in this state. The important thing to know about the one day placement. Is what is the success rate over time for that procedure. What percentage are they seeing in a long term study.

My boys are 9 and 10 have never had a cavity except in one baby tooth. I never gave Amiee fluoride or had the treatments...no cavities except one. We also use Toms toothpaste which is fluoride free.

Eta but all the kids have been on a good dental hygiene habits since their first teeth came in. Brushing and flossing...its a habit in their daily routine for them. This is one area where I refused to be lax...too tired to brush doesn't work in this house. Lol. Two full minutes with the toothbrush twice a day. Tim has a brush and paste in his school locker he's my picky kid. Says his mouth feels funny if he doesn't brush after lunch.

"The oral surgeons usually do not do things outside of their speciality in this state"

That's because most have little or no experience doing dental work outside of what they did in dental school. And oral surgery procedures are a more productive use of their time, money wise. A small minority find their way to oral surgery from medical school and never went to dental school at all.

The cavity preventing effect of fluoride is well studied, proven and uncontroversial.

Many varieties of Tom's of Maine have fluoride - the one I use does. I've been lucky, my first and so far only cavity that needed to be filled didn't happen until I was in my late 50s and it was in a crevice of abnormal depth and narrowness. I had fluoridated water as a kid.

I think the word is fissure, not fisture.

My dentist started giving me fluoride treatment a few years ago. I thought they were reserved for children (DD had them regularly) but he said that it's been effective for adults as well.

Marilyn had the implants that are done in the office in a day. It may take longer than a day. Anyway her teeth are lovely. My husband will likely need some type of implants. He was a heavy smoker for most of his life. This caused the bone in his Jaws to deteriorate and his teeth just get so loose they fall out. He has lost several. He has bridge work but eventually the bridge will not hold. The one day procedure is very expensive!

Yes, mine took one day. Went in at 8:30, came out at 6:30. Never felt a thing, and didn't take as much as an aspirin for pain following. I have nothing but good things to say about the procedure. I researched it for three years before I had it done. And I do mean I researched it. I watched every video on youtube, vimeo, and read everything I could find on the internet. The gooooooogle....that goes on forever. Read webpages and reviews. Watched tv interviews. I had plenty of time to research it because I didn't have the money. I tried to save it up, but something would always come along that I needed to spend it on. Jody got an insurance settlement and gave me the money to get it done.

That's great, Marilyn. Jody is a good guy!!

We have a well and our DDS has us use mouthwash with fluoride.

I asked my dentist (a relative) and was told that using oral care products with fluoride (toothpaste, etc) is always a good idea. For adults, I was told that supplemental fluoride treatments are usually only recommended for those with a history of recurring tooth decay or for patients having abnormalities of tooth structure. Some people have the first because of the second. But otherwise, it's not considered necessary.

I had an appointment with my periodontist today to discuss my implant. I was surprised to hear that he will do an "immediate implant". He will remove the old roots and then put in the implant along with some bone, then seal it off to heal all on the next visit. After that comes an abutment and then a new crown. Thank heavens its a molar in the back and not very noticeable. I just want it to be done.

My former (now deceased) husband was a dentist. Our water did not have fluoride so he gave our kids some fluoride tabs. They both have great teeth as adults.